Looking for some motivation to power through the start of another work week? We're feeling you and with some amazing new pop songs, we've got you covered.
These tracks from artists including Alfie Templeman, Debbii Dawson, Nxdia and more will give you energy to see you through the week. Transfer any of these gems to your personal playlists — or scroll to the bottom of the post for a custom playlist.
Most Beautiful Pop Song of the Week: Rachel Chinouriri, “It Is What It Is”
Whether you've caught wind of Rachel Chinouriri through her TikTok lullaby “So My Darling” or her blog-approved sweet “All I Ever Asked,” the singer-songwriter has established herself as a must-follow for any pop lover . for possible new stars. The London native has charmed festival audiences and kicked off Lewis Capaldi's tour after sending the hitmaker a drunken DM. she has the ability to apply her vocal intensity to dance-friendly sprints like her 2022 single “I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Trying),” as well as jazzy nods like this year's “What a Devastating Turn of Events ,” which doubles as the title track for her upcoming debut album.
There's a lot to like about Chinouriri ahead of this project, due May 3rd, and now new single “It Is What It Is” can be added to the list. As the whistle hook and bass creep are introduced to the track, two of Chinouriri's friends warn her not to contact a dude — “No, no, NO, Rachel!” — in voice note form, setting the conversational tone and emotional exhaustion he adopts in the song's lyrics. The way Chinouriri talks about her feelings about an imperfect relationship, then pauses to drop a pristine chorus, is reminiscent of the way The Streets' Mike Skinner crafted his best songs two decades ago. This is storytelling and pop art at a high level.
What a disastrous turn of events contains more moments that highlight Chinouriri's talent and ambition, but “It Is What It Is,” which arrives two weeks before the album, is a powerful introduction to her appeal to unfamiliar listeners.
Here are some new pop songs worth checking out this week…
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Debbie Dawson, “Happy World”
Debbii Dawson's voice and production on “Happy World” are meant to evoke smoky '70s pop-rock, and the single from the new RCA Records signee hits the spot, infusing a brightly colored workout with sinister edge and flamboyant guitar.
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Alfie Templeman, “Hello Lonely”
“Pull up a chair and tell me how you feel!” Alfie Templeman wails to open “Hello Lonely,” an ecstatic anthem that applies an irresistible disco groove to the mundanity of life's quiet moments, welcoming a much-needed exhalation with movement and joy.
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This is Lorelei, “I'm All Fucked Up”
This Is Lorelei, the solo project from Water From Your Eyes' Nate Amos, produced one of the strongest pop singles of the year by closing in on a rock groove and never letting go, as “I'm All Fucked Up” spins between in hollow verses and choruses that muster enough energy to stir the pit.
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Nxdia, “Jennifer's Body”
What if you knew the dark forces behind the titular character of the cult classic Jennifer's body, and you wanted her anyway? That's the cheeky idea of Nxdia's new single, which bounces around for under two minutes with pop-rock menace and intense mood.
from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/lists/rachel-chinouriri-it-is-what-it-is-more-cool-new-pop-songs/
